Commercial fisheries

South Australia is considered a world leader in sustainable fisheries management. We produce premium seafood in our clean marine waters.

Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is responsible for overseeing the ecologically sustainable development of the South Australia’s fish stocks. Management controls make sure commercial fisheries are viable and fish stocks are healthy.

The commercial wildcatch fishing industry creates employment and contributes to the economy in regional areas. Southern rock lobster, western king prawn and, abalone fisheries are the biggest contributors. The success of the South Australian fishing industry supports other industries such as processing and transport.